"This Mr. Ji is too mysterious. He's not old, yet he possesses such terrifying strength. How can he use the Tiger Tally, a token that can only be activated by the bloodline of the Demon Realm's royal family, and even command the Iron-Eating Beasts to submit?"
"It's too bizarre and wicked, making it impossible to comprehend. We must treat him with caution."
"Could he truly be the savior foretold by the White Emperor, or is this a grand scheme by the Demon Race?"
Several Ning clan elders frowned, unable to reach a conclusion.
Mainly, based on Ning Wenjing's description, Ji Mo's displayed abilities were too heaven-defying. Without witnessing it firsthand, they found it difficult to believe easily.
Ning Yi felt the same. He couldn't ascertain whether Ji Mo was friend or foe. Everything Ji Mo exhibited was too exaggerated, not seeming real.
Did such terrifying existences truly exist among humans?
They harbored deep doubts.
They feared a trap!
"Clan Leader Uncle, esteemed clan elders, you must believe me and cease your doubts and suspicions about Mr. Ji."
Ning Wenjing sensed the awkward atmosphere and wanted to speak up for Ji Mo.
Ji Mo had contributed so much to the human race. It would be truly disheartening if he were met with suspicion and doubt.
Ning Yi said faintly, "Jing'er, you are still young and unaware of the wickedness of human hearts. Tens of thousands of demonic beasts are outside the city now, and even Iron-Eating Beasts have appeared. We must proceed with caution and thoroughly understand the origins and background of this person."
He dared not let Ji Mo enter the city. Ji Mo's strength was unfathomable, he had Iron-Eating Beasts by his side, and he controlled tens of thousands of demonic beasts. If he harbored ill intentions, the consequences would be unimaginable.
The seal was of utmost importance, and everything demanded the utmost caution.
"If you don't believe him, I do."
Ning Wenjing said indignantly, intending to leave the city and stay with Ji Mo.
"Take her down to rest and keep a close eye on her."
Ning Yi ordered, having people restrain Ning Wenjing and place her under house arrest. He absolutely could not let her return to Ji Mo's side.
Then, he conferred with several clan elders and finally decided to wait until they contacted Su Yan. Only when Su Yan was present to stabilize the situation would they dare to interact with Ji Mo.
Outside the city.
Ji Mo was growing impatient.
It wasn't that he was quick-tempered, but rather that Ning Wenjing had disappeared after entering the city. It was already dark, and no one had brought out any food or drink.
Throughout the journey, Ning Wenjing had taken care of his food and drink. Now, Ji Mo found it difficult even to get a sip of water.
The Iron-Eating Beast was also hungry, letting out hungry cries and urging Ji Mo to start roasting meat.
However, Ji Mo was reluctant to roast these demonic beasts. He flicked the little creature's head a few times.
The pitiable little furball whimpered, clutching its bumped head, and secretly went off to find food.
As the night deepened.
The moonlight flowed like water, spilling onto Ji Mo's handsome face.
The ink he had smeared on his face had long been washed off during their journey, revealing his true appearance.
After all, with tens of thousands of demonic beasts at his command, he no longer needed to fear the old hag who favored handsome men.
The Moon God Ring on Ji Mo's left pinky finger emitted a faint rosy glow, and a wisp of divine aura seeped out, only to be quickly devoured.
Trapped in the Burial God Land, the Moon God was furious, her beautiful face filled with anger. She had finally accumulated a wisp of divine power and intended to communicate with Ji Mo through the Moon God Ring, but it was directly consumed.
"I'm so angry! What kind of physique does this little scoundrel have?"
The Moon God bit her cherry-like lips, her delicate, fair fists clenched tightly.
Before long, she calmed down.
Because she saw hope, believing that this brat named Ji Mo might indeed have the ability in the future to pull her out of the Burial God Land.
"Little fellow, you must grow stronger quickly. Sister is counting on you."
The Moon God's voice gradually faded, and she fell into slumber once more.
Ji Mo hadn't noticed anything unusual about the Moon God Ring. He patted his rumbling stomach, thinking he should slaughter a demonic beast for a meal.
He wanted to call the Iron-Eating Beast to help, only to find that the little glutton had disappeared.
"No way, it wouldn't have run off, would it?"
Ji Mo started to panic.
Fortunately, he could still see the little creature's footprints on the ground, so he followed the trail.
Before long, he discovered a hole about a meter in size on the ground. It seemed the Iron-Eating Beast had dug its way out and fled.
"Catch it for me! I'll braise you if I don't!"
Ji Mo plunged into the hole. The Iron-Eating Beast couldn't be lost; he had to find it.
The Ning clan would never have imagined that living beings could sneak into their impregnable ancient city so silently.
The layered defensive formations and the special rock strata that could resist all earth-遁 techniques did not stop a gluttonous little eater.
The Iron-Eating Beast, after being hit on the head by Ji Mo, had dejectedly gone to find food on its own.
It had a preference for various rare ores, so it dug a tunnel and arrived inside the ancient city.
The location where the Iron-Eating Beast appeared happened to be the site of the seal.
A radiant energy shield was inverted over the land.
Faintly visible within it was a shattered, colossal stone gate.
It was, indeed, the Gate of the Demon Realm.
The Iron-Eating Beast glanced at the Gate of the Demon Realm, displaying a hint of homesickness, then pounced on a stone tablet less than half a foot high and began gnawing at it.
This stone tablet was the core of the seal, made of five-colored meteorite iron, incredibly hard.
But it still couldn't withstand the Iron-Eating Beast's sharp teeth. Many tooth marks were left on it, and a significant portion of the inscribed runes were damaged.
The energy shield flickered unstably, gradually dimming, and finally turning transparent. The sealing power was continuously weakening.
"Is this place inside the city?"
Ji Mo also emerged from the hole, covered in dust and dirt. He saw the surrounding buildings and judged that he had entered the ancient city.
He looked around and saw the Iron-Eating Beast gnawing on the stone tablet. Enraged, he walked over and gave it another flick on the head.
Then, he scolded it loudly, "You glutton, how could you have caused the Ning clan's stone gate to collapse?"
Ji Mo didn't know this was the Gate of the Demon Realm. He thought it was a building within the city that the gluttonous Iron-Eating Beast had ruined.
The stone gate was ancient and desolate, exuding the traces of time. It looked like an ancient artifact of great history, perhaps even a precious and significant landmark.
This was because he noticed many formations arranged around it, clearly meant to protect this stone gate.
The Iron-Eating Beast looked wronged, staring at Ji Mo pitifully. It really wanted to say that the Gate of the Demon Realm was broken by the White Emperor back then, so what did it have to do with him?
It turned its rear towards Ji Mo. This time, if it didn't get seven spicy rabbit heads, it would never forgive him.
"Alright, it's fine as long as you know you were wrong."
Seeing this, Ji Mo couldn't bear to scold the Iron-Eating Beast further, mainly fearing it would run away in the future. He said gently, "Little Tuan Tuan, if you're hungry in the future, find me. Don't run off secretly again. What's so good about gnawing on this stone lump? Once I fix the stone gate, I'll make roasted meat for you."
Saying that, he kicked the stone tablet away.
Well,
The seal that had endured for ten thousand years was now destroyed.
Ji Mo, unaware that he had done a good deed, walked directly towards the Gate of the Demon Realm.
He felt that since the Iron-Eating Beast had broken it, he, as its master, was naturally responsible for repairing it.
"Not good, the seal has been broken."
Ning Yi noticed it immediately and rushed over as quickly as possible, only to find a figure actually repairing the Gate of the Demon Realm.
He was utterly shocked, his heart almost stopping.
Seeing Ning Yi appear, Ji Mo said with a look of embarrassment, "Clan Leader Ning, please wait a moment. I'll be able to fix this stone gate soon and guarantee it'll be restored to its original state."
"No..."
Ning Yi roared, trying to stop him.
But a massive surge of energy erupted, sending him flying backward.